Operator (Operations Coordinator)

John Lee Daniel Thompson - GATE 1 TRAVEL

Place of work
Bratislava region
Contract type
full-time
Start date
02.01.2017
Wage (gross)
1200-1370

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

We have an opening for full-time Operator (operations coordinator) for our European River cruise and escorted land tours programs in Central Europe. This is a homeworker position with a Slovak contract. The candidate must be located in, or near Bratislava.
As an Operator, you will prepare pre-trip documentation for our Tour Managers, book & reconfirm services, and process post-trip documentation. You will be available for our Tour Managers during their tour to assist them with logistical questions and support them, and our headquarters in Philadelphia with customer service requests and questions.

Employee perks, benefits

Slovak Contract with a competitive salary, flexible homeworking conditions, coverage of expenses related to the role (telephone, WIFI, equipment), travel discounts

Information about the selection process

You must have residence in Slovakia already to apply for this opening.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)

Language skills

English - Advanced (C1)

Other knowledge

Microsoft Outlook - Advanced
Microsoft Excel - Advanced

Personality requirements and skills

- Individuals with experience in the travel industry or those who are seeking a new challenge.
- Travel industry or reservations/booking experience is a plus, though not required.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English. Slovak and other languages are an advantage but not a requirement.
- Highly organized, independent and fast.
- Problem solving skills
- Enjoys working with people.
- Working proficiency with computer.
- Willingness to cover rotation of out of office hours emergency response
- Flexibility and ability to manage your own timeline/workload to meet and beat deadlines.

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

Gate 1 Travel offers escorted tours, European river cruises, independent vacations and customized international vacation packages for less. Our discount travel packages and tour packages to destinations worldwide provide exceptional value, saving our customers time and money. We take care of all the details so our customers don't have to.
Our mission is to deliver More of the World for Less by developing quality, affordable vacations. To provide exemplary service to our customers and to earn their loyalty. To respect our partners. To invest in our employees, providing a safe and comfortable work environment. To know and understand our products and destinations. To constantly innovate and be a leader in technology. We were founded in 1981 with 3 employees and now have well over 200 worldwide with offices in more than 20 countries.
For over 30 years, Gate 1 Travel has been operating tours all over the world. If you are seeking an opportunity in the travel industry, Gate 1 Travel is for you! Please visit www.gate1travel.com to learn more about us.
ID: 2829714  Posting date: 28.11.2016  Basic wage component (gross) and other rewards: 1200-1370